Electrolux EFLW317TIW - User Manual

5 Features Control Lock Drum Light (select models only) Door Latch with Safety Lock Cycle Selector Laundry Products Dispenser Reversible Door (500/600 series models only) Door Striker Cascading Wash Vanes LED Display Stainless Steel Wash Drum Flexible door gasket Adjustable Leveling Legs Wide-Angle ...

6 Operating Instructions Normal Operating Sounds You may or may not hear the following sounds from your new washer: A. DRAIN HOSE The washer has a flexible drain hose to carry water from the washer to the stand pipe of your home. You will hear water flowing into your stand pipe. This is a normal par...

7 Operating Instructions Operating Your Washer 1 Sort laundry into loads that can be washed together. ● Sort items by recom- mended cycle and water temperature. ● Separate white, light and colorfast items from dark and non-colorfast items. ● Separate items that shed lint from items that attract lint...

8 Operating Instructions Operating Your Washer, continued Use a low-sudsing, high efficiency detergent to prevent oversudsing in front load washers. Look for this symbol on the detergent label: For best results 5 Add laundry products to the dispenser. IMPORTANT Open and close the dispenser drawer sl...

12 Operating Instructions Press the power button to turn on the unit. Turn the cycle selector ring (on select models) in either direction or repeatedly press the cycles button (on other models) to scroll through the cycles. To change the cycle once it has begun, press the cancel button before select...

13 Operating Instructions heavy duty Use this cycle for heavily soiled, durable gar- ments - ex. towels, sports gear, or fabric tote bags. For best soil and stain removal, use the hottest water safe for the fabrics being washed. whitest whites (on select models) Use this cycle for white fabrics and ...

14 Operating Instructions Cycle Options Suitable options will automatically be indicated when the cycle is selected. To add an option, press options until the indicator for the desired option flashes, then press set . The indicator will be illuminated when the option has been select- ed. Follow the ...

15 Operating Instructions Cycle Options, continued NOTE ● Steam may not necessarily be visible inside drum during a steam wash cycle. ● Steam may not be present during entire steam wash cycle. extra rinse Use this option when additional rinsing is desired to remove excess dirt and detergent. It is r...

16 Operating Instructions Other Features Chime (press & hold set button) A signal will sound at the end of the cycle (and periodically during extended refresh ) if this op- tion is activated. Oversuds Protection A situation where oversudsing has been detect- ed by the washer will result in the w...

17 These temperature, spin speeds, soil levels and options are available with the following cycles: heavy d uty normal deli cat es rinse & spi n clean w asher temp hot   NO OP TIONS A VAIL ABL E WITH THIS C YCL E. DO NO T L O AD ANY ITEMS IN DR UM DURING SY STEM CL EAN C YCL E. warm    cold...

18 These temperature, spin speeds, soil levels and options are available with the following cycles: heavy d uty whi tes t whi tes normal 20 m in fas t w ash deli cat es rinse & spi n clean w asher temp hot    NO OP TIONS A VAIL ABL E WITH THIS C YCL E. DO NO T L O AD ANY ITEMS IN DR UM DURING...

19 These temperature, spin speeds, soil levels and options are available with the following cycles: heavy d uty whi tes t whi tes normal casual color s 18 m in fas t w ash deli cat es rinse & spi n clean w asher temp sanitize    NO OP TIONS A VAIL ABL E WITH THIS C YCL E. DO NO T L O AD ANY I...

20 Settings Chart - 600 Series Washer Operating Instructions These temperature, spin speeds, soil levels and options are available with the following cycles: heavy d uty whi tes t whi tes normal casual color s 15 m in fas t w ash deli cat es rinse & spi n clean w asher temp sanitize    NO OP ...

21 Stain Removal Guide To reduce the risk of fire or serious injury to per- sons or property, comply with the basic warn- ings listed below: ● Read and comply with all instructions on stain removal products. ● Keep stain removal products in their original labeled containers and out of children’s rea...

22 Stain Removal Guide Stain Removal Suggestions STAIN TREATMENT Adhesive tape, chewing gum, rubber cement Apply ice. Scrape off excess. Place stain face down on paper towels. Saturate with prewash stain remover or nonflammable dry cleaning fluid. Baby formula, dairy products, egg Use product contai...

23 Care & Cleaning To help prevent odors or humidity accumulation leave the door open with the door stand venti- lation feature (on select models) for a few hours after use or whenever the washer is not in use. Inside Routine Cleaning (Preventative) REMOVE “LIQUID ONLY” DISPENSER CUP 400, 500, 6...

24 Care & Cleaning ● Remove items from the washer as soon as the cycle ends. Excess wrinkling, color transfer, and odors may develop in items left in the washer. ● If there are no small children or pets present, you may leave the door ajar with the door stand ventilation feature (on select model...

26 Care & Cleaning RV ANTIFREEZE Follow WINTERIZ- ING INSTRUCTIONS for cold weather storage and care. ● When washing is completed, wipe top and sides of washer with a damp cloth. ● Clean the cabinet with mild soap and water. Never use harsh, gritty or abrasive cleansers ● If the cabinet becomes ...

28 Solutions to Common Inquiries PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEASURES Blue stains • Undiluted liquid deter- gent or fabric softener dispensed directly onto fabric. • If caused by detergent, mix 1 cup (240 ml) white vinegar with 1 quart (.95 L) water in a plastic container. Soak item...

29 Solutions to Common Inquiries Common Washing Inquiries, continued PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS PREVENTIVE MEA- SURES Yellow buildup of body soil on synthetic fabrics • Agitation time too short. • Wash water temperature too low. • Not enough detergent. • Soak in detergent booster or product c...

30 Solutions to Common Inquiries OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION NOISE Please refer to “Normal Operating Sounds” at the beginning of Operating Instructions.High pitch “jet engine” noise. A certain amount of motor whine is normal during the spin cycle. Rattling and clanking noise. Foreign objects ...

31 Solutions to Common Inquiries OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION WATER Water collects in folds of the door gasket at the end of the cycle. This is a result of the washing action and is part of the normal operation of the washer. Water collects in bleach and fabric soft- ener compartments. This is...

32 Warranty Information For the applicable warranty period as set forth below, as measured from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or replace any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or work- manship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained...